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Convert PUB to ODT — Free Online Converter

Convert Microsoft Publisher (.pub) to OpenDocument Text (.odt) online for free. Fast, secure document conversion with no watermarks or registration....

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How to Convert

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Upload your .pub file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

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Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

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Click Convert and download your .odt file when it's ready.

About PUB to ODT Conversion

PUB to ODT conversion transforms Microsoft Publisher documents into OpenDocument Text format, the open standard used by LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice, and other ODF-compatible applications. ODT provides editable document output without requiring Microsoft software — making Publisher content accessible to organizations that use open-source office suites.

Our converter processes the PUB file through LibreOffice's import engine and exports to ODT, preserving text content, paragraph formatting, images, and document structure in the ISO-standardized ODF format.

Why Convert PUB to ODT?

Government agencies, educational institutions, and organizations with open-source mandates need documents in ODF formats. When Publisher-designed content needs to be edited by teams using LibreOffice, ODT is the native format that preserves the most editing capability. Converting to ODT enables editing without Microsoft Publisher or Word licenses.

ODT is also an ISO standard (ISO/IEC 26300), providing format stability for long-term archival. Publisher's proprietary format has no standard guarantees — ODT ensures the content remains accessible regardless of Microsoft's product decisions.

Common Use Cases

  • Making Publisher documents editable in LibreOffice Writer for organizations without Microsoft licenses
  • Migrating document libraries from Publisher to open-source office suites
  • Creating ODF-compliant versions of Publisher content for government and institutional requirements
  • Enabling collaborative editing of Publisher-originated content in LibreOffice environments
  • Archiving Publisher documents in an ISO-standardized open format

How It Works

ODT (OpenDocument Text) is a ZIP archive containing XML files that describe document content (content.xml), styles (styles.xml), metadata (meta.xml), and settings. The format supports paragraphs, character formatting, images, tables, headers/footers, and page styles. Our conversion uses LibreOffice's native PUB import and ODT export, translating Publisher's frame-based layout into ODT's document-flow model.

Quality & Performance

Text content, basic formatting, and images convert well. Publisher's specialized layout features (text frames, precise positioning, overlapping objects) are translated to ODT's simpler document model. The result is editable and well-structured, though complex Publisher designs may require layout adjustment in LibreOffice Writer.

LIBREOFFICE EngineModerateMinimal Quality Loss

Device Compatibility

DevicePUBODT
Windows PCPartialPartial
macOSPartialPartial
iPhone/iPadPartialPartial
AndroidPartialPartial
LinuxPartialPartial
Web BrowserNoNo

Tips for Best Results

  • 1Open the ODT in LibreOffice Writer and review formatting — adjust any layout elements that shifted during conversion
  • 2Use LibreOffice's PDF export for a pixel-perfect version if the ODT needs to preserve exact layout
  • 3For organizations migrating from Microsoft to LibreOffice, batch convert all PUB files to ODT
  • 4ODT files are ZIP archives — you can inspect the XML contents for debugging or automated processing
  • 5Keep the original PUB file if you need to maintain the exact Publisher layout for print production

PUB to ODT makes Publisher content editable in open-source office suites without Microsoft software. The ISO-standardized format ensures long-term accessibility and platform independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. ODT is LibreOffice Writer's native format — full editing capabilities are available.
Simple layouts convert well. Complex Publisher designs with overlapping frames may need adjustment in LibreOffice.
Yes. Images from the Publisher document are embedded in the ODT file.
Yes. LibreOffice can export ODT to DOCX, PDF, HTML, and many other formats.
Word can open and edit ODT files, though some formatting may shift. DOCX is better for Word-centric workflows.

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